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NBA Gambling: Utah vs Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Bucks (21-20) are fighting for a playoff spot in the East and will host the Utah Jazz (14-28) in action tonight. Visit Cappers Picks daily for our latest free NBA picks all season long.

Utah has lost two games in a row and they’re 3-7 in their last ten games. Milwaukee lost last time out, but they’re 6-4 in their last ten games.

NBA Free Prediction

Utah vs Milwaukee
When: Thursday, Jan 22nd 2015 at 8:00pm ET
Where: BMO Harris Bradley Center
TV: FS-Wisconsin & ROOT Northwest
NBA Gambling Line: Bucks –7.5
NBA Gambling O/U Line: 186.5 Points
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The Bucks are 6th in the East while the Jazz are 13th in the West.

The Jazz are just 7-16 on the road this season and the Bucks can’t afford to lose this match-up against a team that isn’t going to be a playoff contender. The bigger question is will they cover this spread?

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This is a big spread to cover for a team that still isn’t that consistent. The Bucks get in done on defense, as they only allow 97.1 PPG (4th), but they only score 98.2 PPG (20th), so they end up in a lot of close games.

Milwaukee dishes the basketball out well (23.1 APG – 8th), but they struggle on the glass (41.2 RPG – 24th), which is a bit surprising considering their size on the wings with Middleton and Antetokounmpo.

It looks like Ilyasova will get the start after playing a solid game against the Raptors. He appears to finally be healthy and that’s great news for the Bucks because he can stretch the court with his 3-point shot.

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Brandon Knight is still the nucleus of this team and when he clicks the Bucks win. He has been on a tear recently, but he can’t afford to take a night off because when he struggles the entire team does also.

The Jazz are a poor offensive team as well. They only score 95.4 PPG (25th), but they play better on the defensive end, as they only give up 99.1 PPG (14th). They just played last night and may be tired also.

Favors was brutal last night against Cleveland and he needs to play much better. Hayward and Burke also need a better performance.

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This team has talent, but they just don’t have a winning attitude together.

Free 4* NBA Picks: Utah Jazz vs. Milwaukee Bucks

This match-up is tough and I could see it going either way ATS. You never know how the Jazz will come out and perform, but after last night’s dud against the Cavs I expect them to bounce back strong tonight.

Utah Jazz +7.5 (-110)

Milwaukee should win this game SU, but against the spread I’ll be betting on the Jazz. Hayward has a nice match-up and Favors should be able to do damage on offense against the likes of Ilyasova and Pachulia.

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By Scott Jack

Scott is new to Cappers Picks, but has been in the industry for 7 years and he’s only 25 years old. He lives in Toronto, Canada and bleeds blue and white. He grew up playing sports and still has a love for the competitiveness.